Week 4, run 1.

[lola465]

Well, that was easier than I expected .... I wonder if I'm going too slowly and if I should pick up the pace a little to push myself more?

I've been running in time to the music but I found last week and then today really quite easy. Today although I could feel my muscles they didn't hurt (whereas weeks one and 2 were killers!). On sunday, I think I'll try running just a wee bit faster and see if I can do it, or if it's too much.

On the plus side during the 5 minute run I found I just took my brain off the hook. Wasn't thinking of how far I'd come or how long I had to run. I was just counting my breaths and living in the moment.

For a mildly obsessive planner like me, that was a novel experience. I liked it.

Am looking forward to Sunday's run.

[Canidoit Graduate]

I was just the same. I finished week 4 yesterday and put in an extra run to get me home quicker. My pace is increasing gradually as I try a little harder near the end.

[lola465 Graduate]

Thanks Candicot - good to know. Hey, d'you think this means we'll be ok for the infamous week 5, run3?? Let me know how you get on!

[Canidoit Graduate]

Will do. My parents are due up and I haven't admit to being a 50+ running convert. They'll be dumb struck!